Next WhatsApp update for Windows Phone will let you set custom backgrounds for chats

WhatsApp runs a private beta for Windows Phone that give users access to new features before it goes public. Recently, WhatsApp beta received an update and introduced a handy feature that give users the ability to set custom backgrounds for their chats.

It’s not just for all chats, users can even set a custom background for individual contacts as well, meaning the chat window with a friend can have a different background, while you can set another background for your family members. You have the option to select the image from the gallery consisting of 41 HQ images, use your camera to capture an image and use it, search the web, or even choose from your saved photo albums.

We currently don’t know when will next update for WhatsApp will go public but it is expected to be released when Microsoft announces WP8.1/blue/8.5. WhatsApp for Windows Phone was last updated 10-1-2014!